| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $159.98 | 9.502% | $175.1813 | $175.18 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.69 | 5.318% | $79.7152 | $79.72 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.87 | 10.719% | $7.6064 | $7.61 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.62 | 4.202% | $164.2432 | $164.24 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.86 | 11.382% | $57.7627 | $57.76 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.71 | 9.523% | $262.5376 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.25 | 10.110% | $257.9327 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.98 | $1,004.9791 | $1,004.98 | $1,005.00 | $1,004.90 | |